Montreal’s 3 Paniers grocery store tests a new approach to pricing and social equity Experimenting with consumer-based philanthropy at the grocery store level is an idea that fascinates both economists and social entrepreneurs. The idea of relying on consumers’ generosity and altruistic nature to help those in need while keeping a grocery store afloat raises
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The Power of Asking a Simple Question
on October 2nd, 2016
Some schools in Liberia are well supplied with materials because of the power one Canadian student asked a simple question Teacher and motivational speaker Jack Canfield tells us, “Take the risk to ask for whatever you need and want. If someone says no, you are no worse off than when you started. If someone says
5 Ways to be Charitable on a Budget
on December 30th, 2015
If you’ve ever wondered if you can be charitable with only a few extra dollars in your wallet or a little bit of free time, the answer is yes. You just have to get a little creative. In the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s latest analysis of charitable giving, it appears people who earned less were giving
’Tis the season for donating money
on November 27th, 2012
Like many other economic measures, charitable donations in the U.S. have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels. According to Giving USA’s Annual Report on Philanthropy, charitable contributions totaled $298.4 billion in 2011 – up 4 percent from 2010, but still 11 percent below 2007 levels.
Canada’s Inequality Crisis: Why the Rich Keep Winning
How tax loopholes and philanthropy efforts by the wealthy in Canada contribute to inequality Wealth inequality has always been a reality, and Canada is no exception. While the wealthiest Canadians contribute significantly through taxes and philanthropy, their efforts often fall short of addressing the underlying causes of inequality. In many cases, they offer temporary relief